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Clinical Nurse | Mental Health Clinician - Child and Youth
Gladstone
As a Clinical Nurse in Child and Youth Mental Health, your care shapes futures.
Based in Gladstone, you’ll deliver evidence-based mental health nursing to children, young people and their families — supporting recovery, resilience and connection at critical moments in their lives. You’ll work within a skilled multidisciplinary team where your clinical judgement, leadership and compassion are genuinely valued.
With short commutes, a welcoming community and time to recharge outside of work, this role offers the rare balance of professional depth and lifestyle ease.
Come for the role, stay for the impact — and the lifestyle that makes it sustainable.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent,Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Nursing |
| Classification | Nurse Grade 6 (1) |
| Workplace Location | Rockhampton region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/GL6A674343CN |
| Closing date | 08-Feb-2026 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Jo Meharg |
| Contact details | (07) 4976 3364 Access the National Relay Service |
Gladstone offers the opportunity to build long-term nursing practice in a region where your work has visible impact. As part of Central Queensland Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs Services, you'll contribute to assessment, care planning, therapeutic intervention and clinical leadership, while enjoying coastal living, affordable housing and strong local connections. It's a place where nurses are known, supported and encouraged to grow.
Build your career in a region where your work is valued, your voice is heard, and your life outside work truly matters.
About us:
The Gladstone Integrated Service is in Gladstone and consists of an Adult Mental Health Service, Child and Youth Mental Health Services (CYMHS), Step-Up-Step Down Unit and Alcohol and Other Drugs Services. The Gladstone Integrated Service provides specialised services for the population of Gladstone and the surrounding areas through a range of interventions including assessment, case management, therapeutic treatment, support, consultations and referrals. The service works in collaboration with the local hospitals, other Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs teams and with primary health, community and private sector providers to reduce symptoms and facilitate recovery.
About the role:
- Deliver high-quality mental health nursing assessment, treatment and evaluation.
- Provide clinical input to multidisciplinary care planning and discharge processes.
- Support consumers, families and carers through recovery-focused practice.
- Contribute to education, supervision and continuous service improvement.
About you:
- You are a Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration
- You bring mental health experience or a strong desire to develop specialist skills
- You communicate with empathy, clarity and professionalism
- You value teamwork, accountability and continuous learning
What we offer:
Total remuneration value of up to $135,857 p.a. is comprised of:
- An hourly rate between $56.08 - $60.05 p.h.
- 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
- 17.5% leave loading
Additional Benefits
- Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
- Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety
- Generous Salary Sacrificing Options
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Discounted Private Health Insurance
- Fitness Passport
Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:
It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.
How to apply:
To apply, please submit the following:
- Your current CV or resume, including referees.
- A cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description.
- Any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.
For assistance:
- Contact Recruitment.CentralQueensland@health.qld.gov.au
- Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) GL6A674343
Applications close: Sunday, 8 February 2026
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